The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has produced its House of Representatives candidates in Kogi through consensus arrangements across several federal constituencies.
Former lawmaker Abdulrahman Badamasuiy emerged as the PDP candidate for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. Badamasuiy represented the constituency between 2011 and 2015.
Also emerging through consensus were Mohammed A. Etudaiye for Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency and Lawal Idrisu for Ajaokuta Federal Constituency.
In Kogi West, Abdulkadir Ibrahim clinched the Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency ticket, while Femi Victor Olubiyi emerged for Kabba/Bunu Federal Constituency.
Ibigbemi Seun Samuel was returned unopposed for Yagba Federal Constituency.
In Kogi East, Abubakar Usman Yahaya secured the ticket for Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency, while former lawmaker Okolo Ikani Benjamin emerged for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency through affirmation.
Former Idah Local Government Chairman Ukwenya Paul Ogwu also emerged unopposed as the PDP candidate for Idah Federal Constituency.
Speaking after his affirmation in Ogaminana, Hon. Badamasuiy thanked party members for the peaceful conduct of the exercise and pledged to use his legislative experience to attract development projects and provide quality representation to his constituency.
